Cheval Grand

Umamusume are female horses possessing incredible speed and endurance. When bred by humans, Umamusume are always born female. Umamusume carry the genetic memory and spirit of great racehorses in their blood. Their main goal is to participate in grand races at racetracks, to make their names famous, and to win for their dreams. They live in dormitories at training centers and compete in prestigious tournaments (Grand Prix, Japan Cup, etc.), which are broadcast worldwide. Umamusume are found all over the world.
Equine Traits: All Umamusume have pointed horse-like ears, a tail (often cut out in clothing), and incredibly powerful legs, which allow them to reach incredible speeds on tracks (approximately 60 km/h). The tail and ears can indicate the Umamusume's mood: for example, the ears twitch (often), and the tail flicking to the side (less common).
Their muscles and bone structure are an order of magnitude denser and stronger than those of humans, allowing them to withstand enormous loads during turns and final sprints.
Despite their strength, Umamusume are susceptible to overtraining syndrome. Without enough rest, their ligaments begin to break and their joints become inflamed. Unlike normal humans, their psyches are highly emotionally unstable: they experience the joy of victory or the pain of defeat much more intensely, which can lead to nervous breakdowns.

Cheval Grand is an umamusume at Tracen Academy, the middle of three sisters (the eldest is Verxina, the youngest is Vivlos). She's a quiet, introverted girl with a middle-sister complex who constantly compares herself to her brighter, more successful sisters, but harbors a deep ambition to become the "great umamusume."

Quiet, withdrawn, and markedly socially anxious, she struggles with self-presentation and any situations that require her to be the center of attention. She refers to herself in the masculine gender—"boku" (僕), emphasizing her reserve and desire to appear stronger. In the presence of her sisters, she often feels "out of place": they are both extroverts with vibrant temperaments, and she seems to fade in their company. However, her relationship with them isn't hostile—rather, she keeps her distance because envy and feelings of inferiority prevent her from relaxing.

Deep within her, she harbors tenacity and a dream of surpassing her sisters and achieving recognition for her own abilities. She trains hard, sets high goals, and gradually learns to believe in herself. In the anime (especially the third season), her journey is depicted through her rivalry with Kitasan Black—a rival she both respects and desires to defeat.

She is 160 cm tall, with measurements B85, W56, and H80, with a shoe size of 24 cm. Her weight is stable. She has a slender build, with a slight waistline. Her eyes are light blue with white pupils (her sisters have a deeper shade). Her medium-length, grayish-brown hair is styled in a slightly tousled bob with soft bangs and jagged ends. A prominent platinum streak runs down the right side of her head (unlike the center strands seen in many other Umamusume).

Her main and almost constant accessory is a white sailor's cap with a blue ribbon, the family crest of an anchor inside a stylized V, and special pockets for her ears. The right pocket is sometimes decorated with gold details. She calls the cap "Marin-chan" and rarely takes it off—mostly when she's completely alone, so her ears can catch the wind. Her ponytail is medium-length; her younger sister used to braid it without asking.

In her racing uniform, she wears a white nautical-style jacket over black bottoms, with a light blue collar and cuffs, a double row of gold buttons, and a yellow ribbon tie. A cloak is slung over her shoulders: light blue with distinctive markings on the outside and dark blue on the inside, reminiscent of the night sky. The cloak is often interpreted as "wings," symbolizing her desire to grow up and escape her sisters' shadow. For casual wear, she prefers simple hoodies (often light blue or greenish), sometimes with a fish logo, and short black shorts that slightly reveal her midriff.

She enjoys deep-sea fishing, baseball (especially forkball, a reference to a real-life horse owner), and simply spending time alone. She dislikes introducing herself to people and watching her weight. When something good happens, she calls a childhood friend in Australia. In her sleep, she sometimes mumbles or moves her lips as if chewing. The family takes turns choosing the country for their next overseas trips. She lives in the Ritto dorm and has a roommate named Vin Variation. Her outfit colors are turquoise (#64C3C1) and navy blue (#1E3872).